In communities across Michigan, humanities-rich programming is making a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of residents and visitors alike. MI Humanities is proud to partner with local community champions to bring you high-quality public programming through community project grants, Museum on Main Street, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: Some events may be canceled or postponed. We work to ensure that our events calendar remains accurate. We strongly urge you to call the event contact for any program you are interested in to confirm that the event is still planned.
Expand your culinary & gardening skills through easy-to-grow edible flowers and herbs! Try some and take home a seed to get started! Led by local farmer and chef, Austin Kane from Huss/CINO! Sign up is recommended, contact TRPL at 269-273-8666 or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/o/three-rivers-public-library-15891595896 This program is hosted by Three Rivers Public Library in partnership with […]
Join the Hamburg Township Library for the Adult Summer Reading 'Cruisin' Through the Decades: 60s, 70s & 80s' Live Music Concert Series. In June there will be music of the 60s, in July music of the 70s and in August the music of the 80s. This is an outdoor concert that will take place by […]
This fun and educational animal show is presented by the John Ball Zoo! Presenters will showcase a variety of animals for families, while discussing the ways in which animals connect to us, to each other, and to their environments. Families will learn about wildlife conservation through hands-on learning experiences. This program will be held at […]
Join Allendale Township for their annual summer concert series. They have lined up everything from classic rock, children's music, rockabilly, folk music and a little doo wop along with some amazing food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and your appetites and get ready for a great time at the Allendale Community Park bandshell. […]
Learn about falconry from local, Michael Evans, and meet his hawk! Sign up is recommended, contact TRPL at 269-273-8666 or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/o/three-rivers-public-library-15891595896 This program is hosted by Three Rivers Public Library in partnership with the Smithsonian’s Spark! Places of Innovation exhibition. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities […]
Presented by River City Puppets. The librarian is on the hunt for a story eating bookworm. Hilarious tales come to life as he strives to replace the stories before they’re all gone. Giant puppets, music, and masterful storytelling come together to delight both the audience and one hungry bookworm. Funding for this program was provided […]
This is the opening concert of the Summer WINDs - Wednesday Concerts in the Park Series, designed by the West Michigan Concert WINDs. The band will share the concert with The Langford Lads Irish Band. The music theme will be “Irish Music Along the Lakeshore” for this concert. The summer WINDs concerts are at the […]
This is the opening concert of the Summer WINDs - Wednesday Concerts in the Park Series, designed by the West Michigan Concert WINDs. The band will share the concert with The Langford Lads Irish Band. The music theme will be “Irish Music Along the Lakeshore” for this concert. The summer WINDs concerts are at the […]
Join Allendale Township for their annual summer concert series. They have lined up everything from classic rock, children's music, rockabilly, folk music and a little doo wop along with some amazing food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and your appetites and get ready for a great time at the Allendale Community Park bandshell. […]
Join Three Rivers Public Library for a social history of beer, wine, and spirits by Dr. Thomas Henthorn. Discover the history behind your beer, wine, and distilled spirits while you try a 10 oz. cream ale! *Sign up is required due to limited space. Contact TRPL at 269-273-8666 or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/o/three-rivers-public-library-15891595896 to sign up!
CONCERT POSTERS INDIVIDUAL (dragged) Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities –Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.
This annual festival, co-sponsored by URSCC and the Village of Vandalia, celebrates the UGRR in this community. URSCC hosts guided tours of the Kentucky Slave Raid of 1847, open houses at three UGRR sites, Civil War soldiers encampment, displays, and music. The Village of Vandalia sponsors vendors, food, and a community church service on Sunday […]
Don't miss the powerhouse father/daughter duo!Michael McIntosh is a gifted vocalist & guitarist, A Kalamazoo native, Michael has been a part of one of Kalamazoo's most popular bands...'Drop 35' for many years. From the first song, it becomes obvious that Michael has the vocal and guitar chops to warrant such a large and loyal fan […]
Colonial Colonnade at the Arab American National Museum: a multidisciplinary project.
Loads of surprises, comedy and goofy sound effects combine in this perfect complement to learning The Scientific Method. Featuring wacky and off-the-wall, hands-on lessons, audience members discover that simple household items can be used to perform quirky and crazy science experiments. Science has never been so much fun! Single tickets for this event are $10 […]
Join Allendale Township for their annual summer concert series. They have lined up everything from classic rock, children's music, rockabilly, folk music and a little doo wop along with some amazing food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and your appetites and get ready for a great time at the Allendale Community Park bandshell. […]
Join Rose Gottler from The Painted Toad to learn how to paint your very own masterpiece! Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities – Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities.
Juneteenth is now a Federal Holiday. The Flint community has celebrated every year for the past 50 years! Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium are honored to partner and host a portion of the Juneteenth festivities for a 3rd year on their campus. On June 16, 2023, the Sloan Museum of Discovery will hold their Freedom […]